It means that a person is currently unemployed - having quit, been fired, or laid off from his or her job, or the previous job was temporary and has now ended - and the person has not yet found a new job.
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The Brits prefer robust black teas like Earl Grey or English Breakfast. And you may use either tea bags or loose tea; both are perfectly acceptable. If you choose loose tea, you'll need a strainer for your cup or teapot.